U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida Pamela Marsh

TALLAHASSEE – Pamela Marsh announced her resignation today as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, effective Sept. 4, according to a news release.

Since 2010, Marsh has served as the leading federal prosecutor for 23 Panhandle counties, from Alachua to Escambia, overseeing offices in Gainesville, Tallahassee, Panama City, and Pensacola.

“For more than five years as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, Pamela Cothran Marsh has worked tirelessly to protect and empower the people of her community,” said Attorney General Loretta Lynch. “The skills, integrity, and passion that Pam has brought to the job each and every day have advanced the cause of justice on a variety of important fronts, from human trafficking to public corruption to law enforcement officer safety.

"From our earliest days together on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee, I have always admired Pam’s dedication to the mission of this Department, to the high ideals of public service, and to the timeless principles that make our nation exceptional.”

Marsh said in a statement that it has been her privilege to lead her office.

I have loved working for Justice since my first day on the job," the statement reads. "The lawyers and staff are incredibly talented and work hard every day in the name of justice, fairness, and equality. I would like to express my deep thanks to the President, the two wonderful Attorneys General with whom I worked – Eric H. Holder, Jr., and Loretta Lynch – and to Senators Nelson and Rubio for the confidence they placed in me. I will be forever grateful for the opportunities I have had as United States Attorney to protect our communities in the Northern District of Florida.”

Marsh was nominated by President Barack Obama. On June 25, 2010, she became the first woman to serve in this position for the Northern District of Florida. After Marsh’s departure, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher P. Canova will serve as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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